The Gospel of Thomas--The Original 21-Chapter Poetic Arrangement: Standard Edition

Up until this publication, no one was able to determine the chapter, paragraph, and stanza breaks for The Gospel of Thomas. Also, no one found a way to discern the author's meaning for his key metaphors. Dr. North has done those things. Further, Dr. North has provided the evidence that Jesus was the author. He was teaching people to leave dogma-based religions and develop a personal relationship with Spirit. Overview: This Professional Edition includes: - The history of the book's discovery.- An explanation of each of the 125 wisdom poems.- A synopsis of Jesus' core message.A Review by Norman J Betz, Ph.D., Prof. Emeritus, English; University of Central Missouri: "Robert North's book is in the tradition of those who argue against a literal reading of scripture, in fact inviting us to read The Gospel of Thomas as wisdom poems full of ancient metaphors. His major claim is that he has discovered a new, Semitic pattern to The Gospel of Thomas. I appreciated the way he arranged the verses of Thomas like poetry, forcing me to slow down and look with new eyes at a familiar text."

Author: Robert North
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 03/03/2017
Pages: 174
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.99w x 0.37d
ISBN13: 9781543117516
ISBN10: 1543117511
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Gnosticism

About the Author
Robert North was a former member of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). There he was educated in the classics, history, the humanities, and philosophy. After he left that order of priests and brothers, he earned a Ph.D. in Counseling at the University of Florida. While working in several colleges and universities, he continued the scripture scholarship that he began as a Jesuit. His focus has been on discovering the Semitic Principles used by the authors of the Bible and the Gospel of Thomas to organize their works.

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